15 Great Gift Ideas for Older Dads (60+)

Is your dad too old for ties and tool sets? You’ve come to the right place. For retired and senior dads who’ve seen it all, we came up with 15 great gift ideas to make their Father’s Day, birthday or holiday unique and special.

As dad gets up in years, help preserve knowledge of your family’s history with an ancestry DNA kit. He just needs to spit into a tube, mail it off, and in several weeks he’ll be able to trace your ancestors. A great gift for anyone in your family.

For dads with some extra time on their hands, consider this Sudoku book with 200 puzzles to keep him entertained and busy for days. If he’s newer to Sudoku, the book includes solutions at the back to help him get going.

Give dad the gift of rest and relaxation. Whether he’s on an airplane or just trying to get some peace and quiet at home, the Bose QuietComfort headphones are miracle workers at blocking out noise. They sound amazing too.

A great variety pack of grilling spices for dad! From southwest to citrus, all your father’s grill needs will be satisfied. If he’s getting up in years, this could be a great father-son combined activity.

This classic lawn game is very popular with older men in Italy. Easy and fun to play, it’s a great sport for those who may not be as active as they once were. A fun gift for not only dad, but the whole family.

As you get older, you come to appreciate all the ways dad helped you become who you are today. This creative hammer key chain comes in an attractive box that reads “thank you for helping me build my life.” A nice, touching father’s day gift he’ll love (and use!).

The perfect combined idea for both a dad and grandfather, this t-shirt is a great way to show him how important he is to the family. He’s likely to get many compliments from strangers while wearing this. Made from soft, quality fabric and available in 6 different colors.

Classic Dad’s Old Fashioned Root Beer – This classic root beer will bring back memories especially for boomer dads. First developed in the 1930s in Chicago, Dad’s become an American icon with its bold blue, red and yellow colors. Still using the original recipe, you can give your dad a sweet taste of his childhood for Father’s Day. Available on Amazon in Big Daddy size. Read more about the history of Dad’s here.